Meaning & use
red
Of the color at the end of the visible spectrum next to orange, resembling the color of blood or a ripe tomato.
See it in a sentence
She painted the front door a bright red to make the house stand out.
His face turned red with embarrassment after tripping on stage.
A note on using this word
Red appears in many idioms, such as "in the red" (losing money) or "red tape" (excessive bureaucracy), where it no longer refers to the literal color.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The color resembling blood or a ripe tomato.
The designer chose a deep red for the restaurant's logo.
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